Senior Software Engineer - Frontend - Pro at Kraken.com

At Payward, the company behind Kraken and several other financial platforms, we have spent fifteen years creating modern infrastructure that supports an open, global financial system. Our work spans trading services, market data, and benchmarks, all built to make finance more accessible worldwide.

The role

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Pro team on a full-time, remote basis. In this senior-level position you will help shape the frontend systems that power high-volume trading experiences, working closely with engineers across multiple time zones.

Core responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality web applications using React while upholding strong standards for code quality and system reliability.
• Lead technical decisions on architecture, scalability, and performance, and contribute to the broader product and engineering strategy.
• Mentor engineers at various levels, share constructive feedback, and drive process improvements that help the team deliver complex initiatives efficiently.

Skills and experience

We look for candidates who bring at least six years of software development experience focused on web applications. You should have deep knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, strong proficiency with the React ecosystem, and hands-on experience with Next.js and WebSockets. Additional requirements include experience designing secure and performant APIs, familiarity with frontend testing frameworks and modern build tooling, and a solid grasp of UI/UX principles. We value prior work in consumer payments, crypto, or fintech, as well as experience in either a large technology organization or a fast-growing startup. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.

Compensation and benefits

We offer the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere while collaborating with a globally distributed team.

How to apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply. We review applications on an ongoing basis and look forward to learning more about how you could contribute to our mission.